Property lawyer
Benest & Syvret
“We provide a straightforward expert Jersey conveyancing service at a fixed cost with no hidden extras.”
- …at its inception in October 1997
- Lexcel accreditation
What they offer
Buying a home
Whether you are buying your first home or relocating to the Island we can assist with all aspects of the purchase and mortgaging arrangements.
Buying and selling
Whatever your circumstances and whatever the property it is reassuring to know you have one of Jersey’s most experienced conveyancing firms on your side.
Residential status
The Island’s regulations relating to persons entitled to buy or occupy property are complex and often need considered advice.
Co-habitation agreements
We can also advise on residential status and co-habitation agreements
High value residents
Our property team is highly experienced in assisting high value residents in relocating to Jersey.
Boundaries and landlord & tenant
We also advise on enhancing or realising development value, boundary disputes and landlord and tenant issues.
As described on benestsyvret.com. Check details with them before you book.
Prices
Benest & Syvret don’t publish prices on their site.
“We provide a straightforward expert Jersey conveyancing service at a fixed cost with no hidden extras. … Call today to obtain further details of our services and our competitive fixed price structure.”
From benestsyvret.com. Prices change: confirm with Benest & Syvret before you commit.
In their words
- “at a fixed cost with no hidden extras”
- “one of the most experienced conveyancing teams in the Island”
- “our detailed guide to property purchase in Jersey as part of our On the Move Pack”
- “Lexcel accreditation for the seventh year in a row”
How conveyancing works in Jersey
Only an advocate or solicitor can do it
Only a Jersey advocate or solicitor can pass your contract.
Freehold completes in court on a Friday afternoon
Freehold sales complete before the Royal Court on Friday afternoons.
Share transfer completes without court
Many flats are bought as shares in a company, with no court step.
Stamp duty is paid on completion
Land transaction tax is due when you complete.
How it works, in more detail
Only an advocate or solicitor can do it
A Jersey property contract can only be presented to the Royal Court by an advocate or solicitor of the Royal Court, so buyers cannot act for themselves. The lawyer takes responsibility for good title, because Jersey’s Public Registry issues no certificate of title. There is no separate licensed-conveyancer profession: conveyancers work inside law firms, under an advocate or solicitor.
Freehold completes in court on a Friday afternoon
A freehold or flying freehold purchase completes when the contract is passed before the Royal Court, which sits for property on Friday afternoons. That is usually when you get the keys.
Share transfer completes without court
Many Jersey flats are held by owning shares in the company that owns the building. A share transfer purchase completes by a share purchase agreement rather than a court contract, and lenders treat it differently from freehold.
Stamp duty is paid on completion
Jersey land transaction tax is charged in marginal bands. Our stamp duty calculator works out the figure for any price.
Sources: gov.je — the role of the Public Registry · courts.je — Public Registry property sales · Law Society of Jersey
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